Guide to Hamburg
With a reputation for being the German equivalent of Ibiza, Hamburg has become the party capital of Northern Europe, and its nightclubs and bars in the legendary Rieperbarn district. Hamburg is a popular destination for stag groups, and can be a bit rowdy at times, but this all adds to its unique charm as a city where you can enjoy the finer things in life during the day, and then let your hair down in the clubs right through the night.
Take time out while you are visiting Hamburg and see some of the sights Hamburg top attractions include the St. Michaelis Church is great to see for yourself. The Reeperbahn are definitely worth exploring! Hamburg’s history means plenty to see. You can book a Hamburg tour before you go, and benefiting from the expertise of our Hamburg based guides who will show you Hamburg’s less well known attractions.
It often seems as though Hamburg’s most popular sport is Soccer. The best-known team is Hamburger SV at their home: the AOL Arena. The biggest sporting event to take place in Hamburg’s sporting calendar is the FIFA World Cup, which you can see at the Stadion Hamburg. If you can get tickets, it is a great show!
Take time out while you are visiting Hamburg and see some of the sights Hamburg top attractions include the St. Michaelis Church is great to see for yourself. The Reeperbahn are definitely worth exploring! Hamburg’s history means plenty to see. You can book a Hamburg tour before you go, and benefiting from the expertise of our Hamburg based guides who will show you Hamburg’s less well known attractions.
Easily pinpoint the best time for going to Hamburg in our simple guide to the climate of Hamburg. The table below displays annual temperature trends in Hamburg over twelve months, giving a guide to the climate of Hamburg, so you can plan the best time to go!
All you need to drive a car in Hamburg is your regular UK license. For security in Germany, make sure your license is valid before you go to Hamburg. When driving in Hamburg, in common with the rest of Germany, you should always keep to the right.
It is easy to book car rental in Hamburg quickly and conveniently online before you go to Germany and there are several car hire offices in Hamburg where you can collect your hire car.
You will find Hamburg Airport about 5 miles north from Hamburg. The international IATA code for the airport is HAM - flights take 2 hours from the UK approximately. Getting into Hamburg is easy. There are plenty of taxis available. Hamburg Airport offers plenty to do including shops offering souvenirs of Hamburg if you want something to remember your visit.
If you get into trouble in Hamburg, or just need some advice, the Hamburg British Consulate is the place to go.
British Consulate-General
Harvestehuder Weg 8a
D-20148 Hamburg
Telephone: (49) (40) 448 0320
City Name: | Hamburg |
Country: | Germany |
Language: | German |
Currency: | Euro |
Time Difference: | GMT + 1 |
Electricity Supply: | 230V AC 50Hz |